A U.S. president may elicit help with an investigation from foreign governments, but not in connection with elections. The law is unmistakably clear.
Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire was complicit in his determination not to investigate U.S. election interference, and extortion by President Donald Trump. He was derelict in his duties and should be fired. The question is, are Republican lawmakers willing to continue to support a president who adamantly believes he’s above the law. This is worse than Watergate.
However, there are Trump supporters who may simply decide to overlook his abuse of power, and his blatant disregard for the law, in support of his presidency. I don’t understand how anyone can claim to love America, but not support the laws for which we stand. Trump’s sworn oath of office may mean nothing to him, but public service is a sacred trust that the president has betrayed.
—William J. Booker, Chicago
Note from KBJ: We love President Trump, William. We're going to elect him again!
